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Storm and Silence Storm and Silence Saga Volume 1 Robert Thier Books

"What," I thought, "have I done!" This book has 885 pages and an estimated reading time of 9 hours and 13 minutes. Since I feel obligated to finish books I begin, that could mean many happy hours or many miserable ones.

My personal story has a happy ending -- I enjoyed the book. Reading it is like listening to an old-time radio program, complete with wild adventures and twists and melodrama.

The romance part is very Victorian, and progresses with two steps forward and two or three steps back so minimal advances are made, mostly through hands touching and heavy innuendo, along with heavy breathing.

Those 885 pages could have been pared down by removing some repetition and a few of Rikkard and Lilly's standard remarks. Rikkard rarely gives away what he is thinking, but Lilly shares her every thought. One of my favorites was, "You could have knocked me over with a feather. Actually, half a feather might have done it. Or maybe a very small piece of yarn?"

Then there are some modern terms that made me stumble, such as a "win-win" and "for one." But expressions used at the time of the story are explained in the humorous Endnotes.

Like any old-time radio program, the book ends as a cliff-hanger. What happens? As the final chapter's heading says, that is "None of Your Business."

My response to the ending: I immediately bought Book 2 in the series.


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Storm and Silence Storm and Silence Saga Volume 1 Robert Thier Books Reviews

I'm a bit torn by this book. I really wanted to love it and I didn't. However, I didn't hate it either. My overall opinion is that there is some good stuff in here but there's also bits that are so anachronistic that its jarring.

Basically, I love the idea of the two main characters (a suffragette heroine and a rich, miserly hero) but they are let down by a too modern tone, a too heavy hand on the romance and some seriously implausible plot parts. However, I read the whole thing and generally enjoyed it so, if you want some light-hearted, slightly quirky historical romance and adventure and are in a forgiving mood, give it a go.
If you are expecting historical accuracy or historical plausibility, stop now. If you are looking for a heroine completely out of step with her time and occasional wittiness, you may enjoy it. (If someone using “peeked” in place of “piqued” doesn’t drive you insane, this will also help.). Someone may respond to this saying that the author is a historian. This is fine, but he didn’t put much effort into researching the social setup of the period. Or usage of titles. (Especially usage of titles. The titles are so painful here.) Or who is and isn’t a peer. (A knight is not.). Also, do not expect consistency with later books in the series (we’re told that the Ambrose family is headed by an earl in this book; in a later book, we meet the Marquess.).

I wasn’t going to do this, but There is no world in which Mr. Ambrose could be correctly addressed as Lord Ambrose; his father is Lord Ambrose. Nearly all marquessates are territorial (as are most earldoms— not all, see Earl Spencer), so his father probably would be The Marquess of Ambrose (not The Marquess Ambrose). The family name, then, would probably not be Ambrose. But, Ok, let’s say it’s one of the few ever created that isn’t territorial (e.g., Marquess Duoro). Fine. And the family name is Ambrose. Fine. Are there any courtesy titles that aren’t Ambrose? If yes, he’d be addressed by one of those. If there were none, one might be made up. But, basically, it ought to be a minor point but it’s preposterous and it’s driving me nuts.

Now, historical novels that aren’t historical are a dime a dozen, as are books that get use of titles completely wrong. Novels with unrealistic, anachronistic characters are also common. I’ve read many of them (and even enjoyed some, see The Hampshire Hoyden), but my standards are higher when I’m told a historian wrote the book. When I decided to treat it as inherently ridiculous, with as much accuracy about Victorian England as The Mummy had with Egypt, I enjoyed it enough to read the other books. That said, three stars is my limit here.
This book is about a girl, Lillian Linton who doesn't want to be a lady. She wants a job in a time when women can't work. But Lily isn't one to listen to the rules. She gets a job, dressed as a man and that's just the beginning.

This book is awesome. I read it. I immediately gave away two copies (one kindle loan, one paperback) and ... yeah, me and my two best book buddies can't believe a man wrote this. Lily's voice is awesome and her sense of humor is ridiculous. Sure, the adventures (esp. in book 2 and 3) are a little over the top, but it's fiction--and it's awesome. I haven't laughed out loud at a book this much since... it's been a long time.

There are some... editing things that I would change, and it's clear it was written as a serial but nothing that detracts from the story or takes away a star. Seriously, give this book a try. you won't regret it!

**EDIT** bought the paperback IT'S GORGEOUS! And so long! -) totally worth the hefty price. I hate to give it away--may have to order one for myself too
"What," I thought, "have I done!" This book has 885 pages and an estimated reading time of 9 hours and 13 minutes. Since I feel obligated to finish books I begin, that could mean many happy hours or many miserable ones.

My personal story has a happy ending -- I enjoyed the book. Reading it is like listening to an old-time radio program, complete with wild adventures and twists and melodrama.

The romance part is very Victorian, and progresses with two steps forward and two or three steps back so minimal advances are made, mostly through hands touching and heavy innuendo, along with heavy breathing.

Those 885 pages could have been pared down by removing some repetition and a few of Rikkard and Lilly's standard remarks. Rikkard rarely gives away what he is thinking, but Lilly shares her every thought. One of my favorites was, "You could have knocked me over with a feather. Actually, half a feather might have done it. Or maybe a very small piece of yarn?"

Then there are some modern terms that made me stumble, such as a "win-win" and "for one." But expressions used at the time of the story are explained in the humorous Endnotes.

Like any old-time radio program, the book ends as a cliff-hanger. What happens? As the final chapter's heading says, that is "None of Your Business."

My response to the ending I immediately bought Book 2 in the series.